I started reading it and got the feeling that we have been here before. I don't know if it is because I have been binging on in Death lately but I just wasn't feeling it this time. But then as I continued to read I realised that it was going somewhere. I think this might be a bridging book. Eve seemed more at peace in this one than normally. No Roarke had some issues but they also felt bridging. I wonder where she will take the next one. ( )

Not a bad instalment in the ongoing saga of Eve Dallas and Rourke. This one though seemed to somehow drift a little.

The story starts with the murder of a priest while he's conducting mass, the sacramental wine is poisoned. When Eve starts digging into his past she comes across some anomolies, including surgery. Some of her digging is somewhat stymied by the church and the investigation is complicated by another murder, again of a religious figure.

The twists and turns kept me wondering, while I did guess some of it I also found a lot of what was going on interesting. ( )

Another great book! I've loved all 27 entries in this series; Eve is one of my favorite female characters. Of course, Roarke is on my list of characters I'd marry. ;) ( )

The latest Lt. Dallas book. It was pretty much as expected with a somewhat unusual murder and Dallas, with much help from Peabody, solving the crime. Along the way we get a few updates about the lives of continuing characters with some of the wedding plans for Charles and Louise. I enjoyed the book and recommend it for her fans.

J.D. Robb's latest paperback release Salvation in Death was a bit of a disappointment for me. I thought the storyline was rushed and not as well-rounded as past efforts in the series.

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Holy communion spells death for Fr. Miguel Flores, a popular Catholic priest in New York City's Spanish Harlem, after he swallows wine laced with cyanide during a funeral in bestseller Robb's unusually introspective 27th crime thriller to feature Lt. Eve Dallas (after Strangers in Death). The ensuing homicide investigation suggests that Flores could actually be Lino Martinez, a former member of a disbanded gang, the Soldados, suspected of two bombings before he disappeared. The death by cyanide of another religious figure, Jimmy Jay Jenkins, founder of the Church of Eternal Light, complicates matters. Are the two murders connected? Sussing out the answer to that question involves some serious digging. Dallas's husband, Roarke, and fun sidekick, Det. Delia Peabody, lend support. Robb offers a multilayered solution to several crimes that serves as yet another reminder that wolves sometimes hide in sheep's (or priest's) clothing, but justice, like faith, has no expiration date.
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Robb often picks elements to further Roarke and Eve's character development, in this case their POV of religion or faith, as well as how gray the line of responsibility. A large portion of the book was focused on these elements at the sacrifice of the development of Eve's friendships...we only get quick glimpses of Mavis, Mira, and Nadine and nothing of Louise & Charles (I was expecting more storyline on their wedding shower that was only briefly mentioned). Sometimes the dialogue and intimacy scenes between Roarke and Eve frustrate me because the writing style is very choppy and abrupt. I wish Robb could spend a bit more time making these more realistic. Roarke's voice sometimes seems Irish and sometimes not...would like more consistency.

The story proceeds over a handful of days, although this is usually normal. The concept of a con artist and gang member masquerading as a priest and being murdered during communion in front of his congregation was interesting to me but the killer was not difficult to figure out, not very interesting and the side story of Jimmy Jenkins seemed like filler.

Next in the series, Promises in Death, sounds more promising and was released in hardcover February 24, 2009. Mass market paperback to be released July 28, 2009.

My Rating: 3.0

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Another solid entry in this long-running series. A popular priest is killed by poison in the communion wine while conducting a funeral mass. Then a televangelist is poisoned while onstage for a service. Serial killer or copycat? And just who *was* the priest?

More moral ambiguity than Eve is used to facing in this twisty case. ( )

Eve gets religion. Well, actually not - but she does get that someone can dedicate their life to serving God the same way she dedicates her life to serving the law.

When a rhino's dose of cyanide offs a Catholic priest mid-service, Eve wades in where the angels fear to tread.

Good, old-fashioned crime solving in this one. No spectacular serial killers, just plain, old-fashioned police work. Solid, enjoyable, and fun to read. ( )

A good read. Really keeps you going.

A priest is consecrating the host and the wine for a funeral mass, and drops dead from cyanide poisoning after he drinks the wine. In comes Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Detective Peabody, Roarke and others to discover if this priest was really who he said he was, and how he came to return to Spanish Harlem.

A decent Robb story, but not one of her best. This one seemed to drag a bit, perhaps because there was limited push-pull between Dallas and the other characters, particularly Roarke. She struggled in this story with memories of child rape in her investigation, but this didn't do much to lift the plot. She seems to be maturing, which may spell the end of the series? ( )

This is one of my favorite mystery series, but this book is just "ok." I can't even give you a strong reason why I feel that way. The characters were just as entertaining as they usually are, and the crime was complex and interesting, but I just couldn't get into it. The best explanation I can offer is that there just wasn't a whole lot going on other than the actual crime investigation. Usually these books have some kind of secondary plotline going on (example: Mavis's baby or the Peabody/Mcnabb romance) but this one didn't. One of the things that I like about this series is the way the characters develop, and that didn't happen here. Or maybe it was just me. I haven't read any of this series in a while and it was a big change of gears to try and get into this one.

Don't get me wrong, this was still a good book and I definitely like the series as a whole. But if you're new to the exploits of Lt. Eve Dallas, don't start with this one. ( )

Good mystery. The murder circumstances seemed less far-fetched and less gruesome than many of the stories in this series. The focus was less on the romance and more on the actually mystery. There was some back story and some discussion of the chief characters' difficult pasts but nothing new came out. The story was very gripping and I found myself getting less sleep than I planned because I couldn't put the book down once I started.

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A con man assumes the identity of a priest to hide while waiting the seven years for the mark to be declared dead. He is killed by a victim who is influenced by another con. ( )

I just can't get enough of Eve Dallas and Roarke! This probably falls into my top ten favorites of Robb's In Death series. The mysteries keep getting more intricate, as this one fully illustrates. A mystery within a mystery. A Catholic priest drops dead during the consecration of the mass. He was poisoned. Who would poison a priest? Better yet, who would pretend to be a priest? Eve must delve into a tight-knit community to unravel the crime.

This was a great book because readers see once again that Eve is dedicated to justice, even if the victim(s) was not a total innocent and the killer(s) somewhat sympathetic. She takes every case to heart, and must unravel all aspects to get at the truth, even after the case is solved. I also liked that Peabody is once more at center stage with Eve during the investigation. And, as a Catholic, I found it funny to see Eve and Roarke wrestle with issues of faith, such as the transubstantiation and sanctity of confession. Their love and passion is as hot as ever, and anchors each mystery with something good even amidst murder and deceit. Readers see each character grow and develop, becoming more and more invested in them. This series is a must read! ( )

This was the very first J.D. Robb In Death book that I didn't enjoy, nor could I finish!!! I took offense to lead character Eve Dallas' sarcastic comments to priests in a homicide investigation and about the Catholic religion. When she finally said ..."sweet sweaty Jesus..", I closed the book and gave up.
There was no need for the author to offend many of her readers by using sarcastic comments. She's never done this before and i don't know why she did it this time.
I love this series but I'm skipping this latest installment. ( )

Love this series! ( )

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Took back. Boring and confusing. Guess it's part of a series. ( )

This continues the story of Eve and Roarke. Their relationship takes a backseat to this story of the murder of a priest. The story is well written and fun to read. While I enjoy the relationship aspects of the series, it is fun to watch Eve solve a mystery. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. ( )

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First off, I am a huge fan of the In Death series. I have loved every book in the series. Until now. I was so disappointed in this book. Many of the characters that I have grown to love over the years, made only brief appearances. I found the story so boring that I had trouble following along. As disturbing as it may be, one of the reasons I like the series is the blood, guts, and action. This book lacks all three. ( )

A strong entry in the Dallas/Roarke series, although I must admit I missed Feeney quite a bit (he does not show up nearly until the end of the book). Every time I read the books in this series it is like coming home to old friends. I have enjoyed the character development throughout the series as well as the relationship developments along the way. ( )

Another solid entry in this long-running series. A popular priest is killed by poison in the communion wine while conducting a funeral mass. Then a televangelist is poisoned while onstage for a service. Serial killer or copycat? And just who *was* the priest?

More moral ambiguity than Eve is used to facing in this twisty case. ( )

Holy moly. I'm not sure how J.D. Robb continues to write such consistently fabulous stories about Eve and Roarke, but she's done it again with "Salvation in Death".

This time the victim is a Priest! And he was killed via the sacrament during a funeral mass. Into this holy mess (HAHA) steps Eve the cop. Musing her way through a mass (!) of subjects while trying not to step on too many toes ("I never genuflect in public.") Eve soon discovers the dead priest was not really a priest. The threads for this murder wind all the way back to the gang wars of the early 2040s. But between a copycat killer and more questions than answers the further back she goes, Eve and Peabody definitely have their work cut out for them.

I love Eve. I want to go drinking with Eve and discuss life. I'd also love to have Roarke, just once...but Eve could kick my ass with one hand behind her back! Robb also provides us with a deeper look into the lines of right and wrong and black and white. Eve, Roarke, Peabody, and McNab will all get a chance to define their views and feelings. If you want more info, go pick up your own copy. Mine's already on my keeper shelf! ( )